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Can a lower back injury affect the upper back as well?
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Yes: Pain in the lower back can cause you to tighten upper back muscles. Also, your gait may be altered to compensate for low back pain, this too can cause upper back pain.
Answered 3/16/2017
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Yes: The upper back muscle may tighten up to compensate for lower back pain.
Answered 11/7/2012
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